What size foil for a beginner?
I recommend thin HA foil (AR 6. HA foil. Learning how to wing foil can be a challenge. It requires coordination, balance, and an understanding of wind and water conditions.How to choose the right foil for you. Your weight will determine the surface area you require for your foil. Heavier riders will require more square inches/cm for given conditions compared to lighter riders. Depending on your skill level, you may be able to get away with riding a foil with a smaller surface area.Wider adoption of hydrofoils is prevented by the increased complexity of building and maintaining them.Most people start on something around 1600 – 2000cm² (2400cm² in some cases) depending on their size/weight and the conditions they will predominately being going out in. These sort of size foils are great for getting going and learning to wingfoil and for those looking to get going in really light winds.
What size wing foil should I get?
It is important to start learning in fair wind conditions to ensure a smooth wing foiling discovery; we recommend aiming for around 15-20 knots. For someone under 70kg, the perfect starter wing size should be around 4 metres. If you are over 70kg, we would recommend sizing up to around 5 metres. A good wind strength for learning to wing foil is between 15 and 20 knots (28 and 38kph). Too little wind, and it will be difficult to generate enough speed and start flying.Wing foiling is a fairly easy sport, compared to windsurfing or kitesurfing, for example. However, especially if you do not have previous experience in this type of sports, we recommend doing some lessons during the first two steps of the process: Wing handling.Wingsurfing is more accessible and easier to learn compared to windsurfing or windfoiling. Windfoiling requires some experience in windsurfing or other board sports, but it offers a unique and exhilarating experience with impressive speed and efficiency.Minimum wind for wing foil sailing It is possible to sail from 8-10 knots, but this depends on the equipment used: Largerwing (6m² to 8m²) to capture as much wind as possible. Foil with a large front wing to maximise lift. Large board for an easy start.It is generally agreed that wing foiling is easier to learn than kitesurfing. The wing foil wing is easier to handle on the first attempt and kitesurfing can sometimes be a little daunting to begin with.
Why are bigger wings better?
Longer wings have a higher aspect ratio than shorter wings. The advantage of longer wings is that the larger aspect ratio allows them to create the same lift with less thrust. The results show an optimal wing aspect ratio in the order of 12. A further increase in aspect ratio to a value of 13.
What is the best wing size for a beginner?
Wing sizes range from 2. As a beginner, it is easier to get started with a bigger wing. A bigger wing will give you more wind power. A good starting wing would be a five-meter wing for anyone up to 70 kilograms and a six-meter wing for anyone over that weight. Wing sizes will vary on riders weight but also on their local wind statistics, if they are over 85Kgs and going to be learning on a sheltered lake then a larger wing will suit as they will need power to get the board up to a speed that it can foil.Skill Level A foil with a front wing in the range of 2000 cm² to 2500 cm² is recommended for beginners. This size provides extra lift and stability, making it easier to get up on the foil. Intermediate Foils: Intermediate riders can choose foils with a front wing in the range of 1500 cm² to 2000 cm².A good wind strength for learning to wing foil is between 15 and 20 knots (28 and 38kph). Too little wind, and it will be difficult to generate enough speed and start flying.Wing foiling is more accessible to beginners than kitesurfing, as the learning curve is less steep. Wing foiling is less physically demanding than kitesurfing, although many kiteboarders learning to wing will tell you that the first three days can feel otherwise. Wingsurfing is considered to be less dangerous.Whilst learning wing foiling, you want to be on a more stable board to get you going. The general rule we have found is when buying your first wing foiling board, go for a volume that is about 30-40L above your rider weight ( an 80kg rider would go for a 120L foil board).
Is bigger foil better than bigger wing?
While the bigger wing will help you to get on foil more easily, the bigger foil will help you stay on foil more easily. Again, it depends on your priority. When looking for your first foil, a taller mast is a good starting point. This gives you good height and keeps you from breaching the water. You will also want to look for a foil that doesn’t require loads of speed to get lift; allowing you to start foiling at a slower speed until you’re more confident.A smaller foil will have less drag and therefore a higher top speed but your other option at this stage is looking at higher aspect foils (High aspect will be much wider from side to side and narrower from front to back). These foils are more efficient and produce more lift than a lower aspect foil.